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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 7 MIN

Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East conflict

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A new report by the International Monetary Fund has warned that the war in the Middle East risks triggering a global recession, pushing inflation above six percent and plunging the world into the largest energy crisis in modern times. What will this mean for New Zealand? Guyon Espiner spoke to Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, Brad Olsen.

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